Shop Talk | Kitchen, bath design center opens its doors

Barry Wooley Designs, 835 E. Main St., will debut its kitchen and bath design center at its Holiday Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 5.

Directed by Trish Russell, the full-service kitchen and bath design center also will specialize in outdoor kitchens and closets. The open house will feature interactive fun such as wreath-making and other holiday décor tutorials, and a demonstration of fanciful seasonal hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

Macy’s celebrates Lismore Gold Collection

Macy’s at Oxmoor Center will celebrate the launch of the Lismore Gold Collection of stemware, vases, candlesticks, bowls and gift items from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 4.

Lismore has remained Waterford’s top-selling pattern for more than 60 years. Fred Curtis, master sculptor at the House of Waterford Crystal, will discuss the history of the pattern and will sign purchased pieces.

Green gift fair

Local artisans, businesses and nonprofit organizations will offer an eclectic mix of handmade, fair trade or locally made gifts at Rainbow Blossom’s eighth
annual Green Gift Fair on Dec. 7.

The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Rainbow Blossom’s renovated St. Matthews location, 3738 Lexington Road.

There will be gifts for cats and dogs and their human owners at Shamrock Pet Foundation’s Puss & Boots Old Time Holiday Shoppe held Dec. 7 and 8.

You’ll be able to talk to an animal communicator, get your child’s or pet’s picture taken with the Grinch, and even adopt a dog or cat. There also will be themed gift baskets, artwork, jewelry and holiday decorations, in addition to animal-related gifts such as gourmet dog treats and pet beds.

A silent auction will offer signed basketballs by Rick Pitino and Tom Crean and restaurant gift certificates. The Puss & Boots Old Time Holiday Shoppe will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 at the American Legion Highland Post, 2919 Bardstown Road.

Andre the Gentle Giant will be the special guest. Andre, a black Great Dane, was severely malnourished when he was rescued by Shamrock but is doing great. Don’t worry about working up an appetite during your shopping spree. There will be soups, sandwiches and baked goods aplenty.

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Road Aglow

Bardstown Road Aglow, presented by Four Roses Bourbon, will celebrate its 28th anniversary from 5 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 7. Boutiques, restaurants, bars and other businesses along Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, Barret Avenue and the Douglas Loop will participate in the festivities.

Two trolleys filled with holiday musicians will offer free rides — a perfect way to visit the restaurants and bars that will participate in the fourth
annual Holiday Cocktail Contest.

Other friendly competition will be on view as area businesses try to outdo each other in a decorating contest. The 5:30 p.m. lighting of the Highlands Holiday Tree at Wendy’s, corner of Bardstown Road and Grinstead Drive, will be a highlight of the evening. Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. at Bearno’s, 1318 Bardstown Road. More information: www.

The Shop at the Brown, the gift shop at the Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway, has a variety of gifts that won’t break the bank. Under-$30 gifts include Smitten Cupcake Bath Bombs in fragrances such as birthday cake, mint condition, coconut kokomo, pink bliss and cherry on top. They soften the water, moisturize your skin and add bubbles, all for $6.

Local artist Scooter Davidson has jeweled up actual Churchill Downs horseshoes for a glitzy $20 gift. The store also has a variety of locally crafted stone bracelets in a range of colors for $30, and a Brown Hotel marble wine stopper for $29.